Moose Jaw Independent

Due to illness there will be no new Rhino's Ramblings this week but instead we offer the following a discussion of what really happened when the South Hill Joint Use School was announced. The column was initially published on March 4th of this year.

The commentary is backed up with documents obtained through a Freedom Of Information request which shed light on the behind the scenes machinations developing the proposed joint-use school and call into question what really transpired.

It can be argued what was said publicly in a major way deviates from what was really going on behind the scenes and the two school divisions were not working in collaboration with the City of Moose Jaw when it came to the final site selection.

The documents call into question if the school divisions were as transparent as they portray themselves in public to be.

Was there really honest community input is something which may be asked.

The internal documents to some extent back up the arguments of Trustee Jan Radwanski.

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Here is a list of the City facilities and services that are open or operating on Labour Day.

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Enjoy the long weekend as it looks like just before school starts a blast of Fall is about to descend on Moose Jaw with a frost which may wipe out your garden and flowers on Monday night.

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority has extended its list of businesses now to four in Moose Jaw where there is the potential of being in contact wth someone who was infectious with COVID - 19.

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority has issued a COVID - 19 alert and this time it is right here in Moose Jaw.

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As we start to think about cleaning out our gardens there are still some things we can do to help out the birds.

Although they do not over winter keeping out the hummingbird feeder a couple of extra weeks might just be a life saver for these unique garden inhabitants as they migrate south for the Winter.

Cover photo by Bob Schultz

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If you were a victim of Ticket Rocket in the Mosaicgate ticket scam and unable to get a refund from your credit card company Administration is set to advise Council to approve issuing an equivalent credit this coming Tuesday evening.

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Saying there was insufficient consultations with the public and the actual site decision was made at a back table discussion which included the local MLA Prairie South School Division Trustee Jan Radwanski attempted to have the brakes applied to the proposed South Hill Joint Use School.

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An example of the debate and political sparring that took place surrounding approval of spending close to $20 million at the August 24th regular Council meeting.

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Two intersections will be upgraded as Council approves to proceed with some of the capital projects deferred due to the COVID - 19 pandemic and concerns about overall cashflow for the City of Moose Jaw.

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Is recycling actually going to the garbage was a question asked at an advisory council meeting.

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After a lengthy delay an advisory committee has decided to recommend both an interim and a means to find a long term solution for a pedestrian crossing across Thatcher Drive West from Iron Bridge.

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There will be a planned boiled water advisory for parts of South Hill later this evening.

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The controversial issue of mandatory mask wearing came before Council with a potential new bylaw in the works.

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Environment Canada says there is a risk of frost tonight with clearing skies and a low pressure in nothern Saskatchewan setting up conditions for the F word.

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A pair of accidents on the Trans-Canada Highway had the RCMP busy late Saturday afternoon.

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Work continued on Phase Five of cast iron water main replacement with High Street West now open and Fairford Street East likewise set to re-open.

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Council is set to discuss the issue of wearing masks when using transit and at City facilitiies on Monday afternoon.

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